Smart Food Choices Challenge!

Now you know the difference between good-enough and GREAT choices. Let us upgrade some common meals:

Breakfast upgrade:

- Before: Frosted flakes with whole milk

- After: Oatmeal (whole grain!) with sliced banana, walnuts (healthy fat!), and a drizzle of honey

Lunch upgrade:

- Before: White bread PB&J, chips, juice box

- After: Whole wheat bread PB&J (fiber!), baby carrots with hummus (healthy fat!), water

Dinner upgrade:

- Before: Fried chicken, white rice, no veggies

- After: Grilled chicken (lean protein!), brown rice (whole grain!), roasted broccoli, side salad with olive oil dressing (healthy fat!)

Snack upgrade:

- Before: Cheese puffs and soda

- After: Trail mix with almonds and dried fruit (plant protein + healthy fat!), water with lemon

Notice: the upgraded meals are not boring or weird. They are still delicious! Just smarter choices within each food group.